University of Tennessee Health Science Center

CRNA Program

Memphis, Tennessee
Degree: DNP Length: 3 yr Class Size: 20 GRE: Not Required

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center CRNA program: fast facts

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Degree DNP
Type front loaded
Length 3 yr
Class Size 20
Clinical Sites 5
Start June Verified ·source
Format In-Person
Work During Not Allowed

What are University of Tennessee Health Science Center's admissions requirements?

Minimum GPA 3.00
GRE Required No
CCRN Required Yes
Min ICU Experience 1 year
Verified ·see the school’s words
“Admission to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia concentration requires a minimum of one year full-time, practice experience within the last 2 years as a registered nurse…”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

References 2
Shadowing No
Reference Requirements

Applicants must submit at least TWO Recommendation Forms from doctorally-prepared nurses or faculty members who can address the applicant’s potential or ability for functioning as an APRN in the areas of clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, leadership, and collaboration skills with other health professionals. ONE (1) academic and ONE (1) professional nursing work related reference are required. Applicants currently enrolled in a nursing program are required to submit at least ONE (1) Recommendation Form submitted by a faculty member in that program.

Verified ·see the school’s words
“Essay is administered through NursingCAS. - Recommendation Forms - Applicants must submit at least TWO Recommendation Forms from doctorally-prepared nurses or faculty members who can address the applicant’s potential…”

Quoted from the program’s own page — source

GPA Types Considered
Cumulative
Verified ·source

What ICU experience does University of Tennessee Health Science Center accept?

NICU ✗
PICU ✓
ER ✗
Other critical care ✗

What prerequisites does University of Tennessee Health Science Center require?

Statistics Not Required
Gen Chemistry Not Required
Organic Chemistry Not Required
Biochemistry Not Required
Anatomy Not Required
Physiology Not Required
Physics Not Required
Pharmacology Not Required
Microbiology Not Required
Research Not Required

Coursework must come from a regionally accredited institution.

From the program’s own page

- All applicants must complete an online interview through KIRA in the NursingCas application to further assess their personal attributes. Nurse Anesthesia applicants must complete an in-person interview along with the KIRA assessment. Academic achievement, GPA ranking, previous experiences, and written essay submitted via NursingCAS are considered in determining who will be invited to interview.

What are University of Tennessee Health Science Center's pass rates and outcomes?

89% NCE Pass Rate
4% Attrition Rate

What does University of Tennessee Health Science Center ask in the essay?

The prompt, in the program’s own words

Submit an essay through NursingCAS about how you expect earning the DNP will affect your future practice. The essay provides the College of Nursing Admissions Committee further insight into the professional goals, motivation, and expectations of the applicant and to evaluate written communication skills. Essay is administered through NursingCAS.

How University of Tennessee Health Science Center compares to other Tennessee programs

Measure University of Tennessee Health Science Center Rest of Tennessee Difference
In-state tuition $59,169 $125,107 53% lower
Class size 20 30 10 smaller
NCE pass rate 89% 88% 1 points higher

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Tuition is compared against the average of the other Tennessee programs that publish one. Class size and pass rate are compared against the median. Programs that don’t publish a figure are left out of that row.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus

Estimated Tuition

In-State $59,169
Out-of-State $136,422

Application Info

Applications Open 2025-03-15
Deadline 2026-08-15
Program Start June
Rolling Admissions No
Applies via NursingCAS Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What degree does University of Tennessee Health Science Center offer?

University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree.

How long is the University of Tennessee Health Science Center CRNA program?

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center CRNA program is 3 yr long.

Does University of Tennessee Health Science Center require the GRE?

No, University of Tennessee Health Science Center does not require the GRE for admission.

What is the minimum GPA for University of Tennessee Health Science Center?

University of Tennessee Health Science Center requires a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Does University of Tennessee Health Science Center accept NICU experience?

No, University of Tennessee Health Science Center does not currently accept NICU experience. They typically require adult critical care experience.

What is the tuition at University of Tennessee Health Science Center?

University of Tennessee Health Science Center has in-state tuition of $59,169 and out-of-state tuition of $136,422.
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